Normal life in Madhya Pradesh affected due to Bharat Bandh called to protest against the amendment of Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act or SC/ST Act. Shops and petrol pumps in many areas remain closed keeping in mind the protest. Upper caste people including brahmins also protest against the act and raise slogans against the central govt. The SC/ST act prevents atrocities and discrimination against marginalised communities. The act was passed in the Parliament in July.